rattly

[ rat-lee ]

adjective

1. tending to rattle; making or having a rattling rattle rattling sound.

rattly

/ ˈrætlɪ /

adjective

1. having a rattle; rattling

Word History and Origins

Origin of rattly¹

First recorded in 1880–85; rattle ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

In the era of big American cars and big American engines, he said, consumers thought the Crown lacked power and felt rattly.

From Washington Post

Our review of Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless Verge Score 6 out of 10 Good Stuff Hot-swap switches Good connectivity options High polling rate Bad Stuff Compact layout an acquired taste Hot-swap limited to three-pin switches Rattly thin-feeling switches Buy for $179.99 from Corsair The Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless is very recognizably a Corsair product.

From The Verge

The bill clacking of juveniles “is a rattly clattering sound, like people clapping sticks together,” Neufeld-Kaiser said.

From Seattle Times

As a whole, it can feel a little rattly.

From The Verge

They’re a touch on the rattly side, which detracts from the overall quality of the rest of the board.

From The Verge